general polity and the Indian Constitution - One Line Questions

1. How many Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Indian Constitution? — 11
2. Which Amendment Act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India? — 101st Amendment Act
3. The minimum age for becoming a member of the Lok Sabha is: — 25 years
4. The first general elections in India were held in: — 1951-52
5. The Supreme Court of India consists of how many judges (including the Chief Justice)? — 34
6. The term of office of the President of India is: — 5 years
7. Which Amendment Act is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
8. The 'Fundamental Duties' were added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act? — 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
9. The Preamble was amended by which Amendment Act? — 42nd Amendment Act
10. The total number of members in the Rajya Sabha is fixed at: — 250
11. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions? — 73rd Amendment Act
12. The 'Gram Sabha' is the body comprising: — All registered voters in the village
13. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? — Article 15
14. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability? — Article 17
15. Which Article deals with the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression? — Article 19
16. Which Article empowers the Parliament to form a new state or alter the boundaries of existing states? — Article 3
17. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a High Court for each state? — Article 214
18. The 'Right to Constitutional Remedies' is provided under which Article? — Article 32
19. Which Article provides for the Uniform Civil Code? — Article 44
20. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality? — Articles 14-18
21. The 'Question Hour' in Parliament is held: — At the beginning of each sitting
22. The Election Commission of India is a/an: — Constitutional body
23. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has been abrogated by which constitutional order? — Constitutional Order 273
24. The concept of Judicial Review in India is inspired by the Constitution of: — United States of America
25. The Supreme Court of India acts as a court of record, which means: — Its proceedings are recorded and can be used as evidence
26. The concept of 'Separation of Powers' between the legislature, executive, and judiciary is most strongly associated with the political philosophy of: — Montesquieu
27. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which body? — Rajya Sabha
28. Who is considered the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'? — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
29. The 'Panchsheel' principles of foreign policy were first articulated by: — Jawaharlal Nehru
30. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: — Members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
31. The quorum for the Lok Sabha is: — One-tenth of the total membership
32. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights? — Part III
33. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Territories? — Part VIII
34. The 'Lokpal' institution is intended to combat: — Corruption
35. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a state? — Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
36. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, or respites, or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences is vested in the: — President
37. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by: — President
38. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? — President
39. The power to declare a National Emergency is vested in the: — President
40. Who can be removed from office by a motion of impeachment? — President
41. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the: — President
42. The Governor of a state holds office during the pleasure of the: — President
43. The system of Panchayat Raj was first introduced in which states? — Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
44. The 'No Confidence Motion' can be moved in which House of Parliament? — Lok Sabha only
45. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right? — Right to Property
46. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: — Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
47. The power to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto is vested in the: — Supreme Court and High Courts
48. The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' means: — To have the body
49. The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Constitution of which country? — Ireland
50. The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is adopted from which country's constitution? — United Kingdom
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